House: 1999–2000, Senate: 2001–2004
From: Pine Bluff, Jefferson County
Party: Democratic
Birthplace: Houston, Texas
Dates: July 9, 1948–
Education: Garfield Elementary; Irving High School and Aldine High School (Houston), 1966; Baylor University; South Texas Junior College; University of Houston, BA, 1970; Centenary College, graduate work in adolescent psychology
Occupation: human resources trainer